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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,135.32 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,135.32 and 370.96 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,135.32 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,135.32 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,135.32 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 421,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,158.31/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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